James, who finished with 19 points, also had five assists in the final period. He had eight points on 4-of-15 shooting through three quarters.

Kyrie Irving scored 19 points and Kevin Love added 17, but neither played in the fourth quarter as Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue stuck with the group that helped Cleveland take control of the game.

Kemba Walker scored 21 points for the Hornets, who have lost two straight after starting the season 6-1.

Charlotte led 72-71 after three quarters. Lue began the final period with James, Frye, Iman Shumpert, Richard Jefferson and Jordan McRae. Frye’s 3-pointer off James’ assist put the Cavaliers ahead 77-74.

🚨 @NBA Record Alert 🚨We've hit at least 10 treys in all 9 games, setting the record for consecutive games with 10+ threes to start a season pic.twitter.com/ifmszezJIv